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TAUSAT-1 (47926)
COSPAR: 1998-067SC | Alt Name: TAUSat-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47926
International Designator
1998-067SC
Decay Date
5/5/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TAUSAT-1
Alternative Name
TAUSat-1
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
TAU
Country
Israel
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TAU-Sat-1
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
TAU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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